The Dell Rapids Rubble Site is now open. The site opened on Saturday, April 11th, and will stay open throughout the season during its regular hours. The site is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
During the regular city council meeting on Monday, April 6th, the Dell Rapids City Council voted to approve two free rubble site days. The first day will be Thursday, May 7th, and the second free day will be Saturday, May 9th.
As a reminder to residents, the Rubble Site is licensed by the State of South Dakota and is restricted to trees, branches, untreated wood, construction and demolition debris, sheet rock, plaster, concrete, carpet, furniture, mattresses, grass, yard and garden waste and leaves, and large household appliances. Fees are enforced by volume and type of material. Unaccepted items include household waste, cardboard, plastic (of any kind), small electric appliances (TVs, stereo equipment, microwaves), toys, and bikes with tires, shingles, asbestos, tires, hazardous materials, and fiberglass. The site is open to Dell Rapids residents only.